The conservative community was taken aback in February when it was announced that Charlie Kirk, a conservative stalwart and co-founder of Turning Point USA, would be a guest on the debut episode of California's Democratic Governor Gavin Newsom's podcast.
The news sparked a flurry of controversy and backlash from both liberals and conservatives.
The left-wing faction was irate that Newsom was providing a platform to Kirk, who they perceived as the embodiment of a malevolent conservative. Simultaneously, there was discord among conservatives over Kirk's decision to engage with Newsom.
Critics argued that Kirk should not entertain Newsom, who they believed was attempting to portray himself as a centrist in anticipation of a potential 2028 presidential bid.
Despite the controversy, the interview proceeded as planned. During the conversation, Kirk managed to extract an admission from Newsom regarding the inequity of men participating in women's sports. Furthermore, it was revealed that Newsom's 13-year-old son was an ardent admirer of Kirk.
However, the conservative community is now mourning the loss of Kirk, who tragically fell victim to a left-wing assassin. Following Kirk's demise, Newsom expressed his condolences, but recently contradicted his previous statements about his son's admiration for Kirk. In a recent interview with CNN, Newsom claimed that his son was merely "familiar" with Kirk, rather than a fan.
According to RedState, the initial conversation between Newsom and Kirk revealed a different story. Newsom shared that his son was extremely excited about meeting Kirk, to the point where he wished to skip school to meet the conservative commentator. Newsom used this anecdote to highlight Kirk's significant influence among young Americans.
However, in a recent CNN interview, Newsom appeared to backtrack on his previous statements. He downplayed his son's admiration for Kirk, stating that his son was merely "familiar" with him. This stark contrast in Newsom's statements has raised eyebrows among conservatives.
To clarify, the personal preferences of Newsom's son are not the focus of this discussion. In a democratic society, he is entitled to form his own opinions. The issue at hand is Newsom's apparent manipulation of Kirk's image to appeal to a specific audience, presumably in preparation for the 2028 elections.
Now that Kirk is no longer present, Newsom seems to be distancing himself and his family from the late conservative icon, likely to appease the radical leftists who have scorned Kirk's death and argued against honoring his memory.
This is a glaring example of the underhanded tactics often employed in politics, and unfortunately, it is not an unfamiliar behavior from Newsom. Once again, Newsom's actions are revealing his true character, and it is crucial that we take note.
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